Atenoblock
Each tablet contains : Atenolol 50 mg.
Company Name
CID
Pharmaceutical form
Tablet
Package
Box of 1000 tablets (100 strips of 10 tablets each ) .
Indications
• Hypertension : alone or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents particularly with a thiazide diuretic . • Angina pectoris due to coronary atherosclerosis . • Acute myocardial infarction : to reduce cardiovascular mortality .
Warning & Precautions
- Cardiac failure : sympathetic stimulation is necessary in supporting circulatory function in congestive heart failure . - In patients with acute myocardial infarction : In cardiac failure which is not controlled by 80 mg of I.V. furosemide is contraindicated to beta – blocker treatment . - In patients with a history of cardiac failure : Depression of myocardium with beta – blocking agents may lead to cardiac failure - Concomitant use of calcium channel blockers with beta - blockers may lead to bradycardia , heart block and rise of the end of diastolic pressure of left ventricle . - Atenolol should not be used in bronchospastic disease except when bronchospastic patient does not respond to other antihypertensive. - Anesthesia and major surgery: Not advisable to withdraw beta–adrenoceptor blocking agents prior to surgery. - Diabetes and hypoglycemia : atenolol used with caution in diabetic patients if beta blocking agent is required . Use in pregnancy & lactation : • Atenolol can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. • Caution should be exercised when atenolol is administered to a nursing women.
Product Type
human
Dosage
1 - 2 tablets according to physician instructions.
Adverse Reactions
Bradycardia , postural hypotension , heart failure , bronchospasm , peripheral vasoconstriction and gastro – intestinal upset .
Contra Indications
- Sinus bradycardia . - Heart block greater than first degree . - Cardiogenic shock . - Overt cardiac failure .
Drug Interactions
- Catecholamine – depleting drugs ( e.g. reserpine ) and also calcium channel blockers may have an additive effect when given with atenolol . - Concomitant use of prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs , e.g. indomethacin , may decrease the hypotensive effects of beta blockers .
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